Staff Reporter:
A mild to moderate heatwave is affecting several parts of the country and may spread further, according to a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday morning.
The heatwave is currently prevailing over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, as well as the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Manikganj and Nilphamari, the bulletin said.
The highest temperature of 38.5°C was recorded in Chuadanga on Thursday.
Meanwhile, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning are likely at one or two places over Sylhet division during the 24 hours from 9:00am on Friday.
Elsewhere, the weather is expected to remain mainly dry, with partly cloudy skies at times. Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country.
The bulletin added that a trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while a seasonal low persists over the South Bay.
